Houston DWI Attorney

About Tad Nelson

About Nelson & Associates

At Nelson and Associates, we understand that the typical Hosuton DWI client is quite different from other types of criminal clients. DWI clients quite often are citizens that have gone their entire life without any negative contact with law enforcement. Some have never even had a traffic ticket. Houston DWI attorney Tad Nelson understands the unpleasant feeling a client gets when arrested for driving while intoxicated. The process of being arrested, taken to jail, photographed and fingerprinted can be humiliating. DWI attorney Mr. Nelson respects this anxiety; He respects your concerns and fears for your career and family. Nelson and Associates is a small town law firm whose crusade is not only defending you against the State's charges, but also to assist you and your family in coping with the problems that accompany a DWI charge.

Tad Nelson and his Houston area criminal defense team at Nelson and Associates have extensive experience defending DWI cases. These include driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI), driving under the influence of drugs, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter (what used to be called involuntary manslaughter). DWI litigation is one of the most complex areas of criminal law, and the handling of DWI related offenses requires extensive knowledge of the law and procedures. DWI law and detection techniques are constantly changing; accordingly the legal team at Tad Nelson & Associates attends the most aggressive and instructive trainings and seminars all over the country. It also requires a local knowledge of the Houston area courts and an understanding of the expectations of the judges who will hear the case.

Houston DWI attorney Tad Nelson and his team of drinking and driving defense lawyers have successfully handled thousands of DWI cases in Texas. Mr. Nelson's main distinction as a DWI attorney comes from his ability to represent your cause in front of the jury. Mr. Nelson knows how to communicate with juries, and has tried hundreds of drunk driving cases throughout Southeast Texas with exceptional results. Tad Nelson is a Houston/Galveston DWI lawyer with the experience to fight the toughest DWI cases.

That's probably why Tad Nelson was recently selected as "The Best Attorney in Galveston County" by the Galveston County Daily News.

Tad Nelson's first job was as a Galveston County criminal attorney in the Galveston County District Attorney's Office. During his three years as a prosecutor, Mr. Nelson gained experience in a wide variety of cases but quickly established himself a crack DWI prosecutor with the tools and ability to win alcohol-related cases. It was during his time in the misdemeanor division that Mr. Nelson started his DWI education. Tad Nelson has tried thousands of alcohol-related cases in Galveston, Harris and Brazoria Counties and will put his knowledge and experience to work for you in the courtroom. Tad Nelson has prosecuted many DWI cases; he knows both sides, he will not be surprised by the tricks of the prosecutor. Many of these tricks were perfected by Mr. Nelson himself, thus he can anticipate the moves and use them against the prosecution.

Tad Nelson opened the doors to his DWI law firm and his way of representing people to the Galveston/Houston community in 1995. Mr. Nelson proudly serves Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery and Harris Counties. Mr. Nelson's training and experience has resulted in numerous invitations to speak to other attorneys about the practice of law in defending DWI cases. Mr. Nelson is also a frequent guest on local and national programs dealing with criminal issues. These national programs include The O'Reily Factor, Hannity and Colmes, CNN, and CourtTV.

Whether you are charged with a first-time DWI or intoxication manslaughter, Tad Nelson and Associates can handle your case from the Administrative License Revocation Hearing through final disposition. Tad Nelson & Associates is a proven DWI defense firm that is prepared to go the extra mile for you. When you need a DWI lawyer with big city experience and small town values, you need Tad Nelson and Associates.

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